GRE Word List

ENGULF

to flow over and enclose : overwhelm

The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.

Random words

WordMeaning
generateto bring into existence: such as
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
baubletrinket
imponderablenot ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
betokento typify beforehand : presage